Berlin’s <a href="http://kulturbrauerei.de/" target="_blank">KulturBraueri</a> is a sprawling <a href="http://inhabitat.com/jean-nouvel-jazzes-up-moritzs-19th-century-subterranean-brewery-in-barcelona/" target="_blank">19th Century brewery</a>, transformed into a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/atelier-f-transforms-old-swill-military-bunker-into-a-vibrant-green-roofed-cultural-center/" target="_blank">premier cultural center</a>. The gorgeous industrial age architecture is perfectly preserved, and has been renovated into a plaza of theaters, club venues, restaurants, outdoor cafes and even sustainable home goods stores. Located in the busy neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, Kulturbraueri preserves a piece of Germany’s culture, the historic brewery, while bringing it into the 21st century by hosting some of Berlin’s best cultural events.

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The former <a href="http://inhabitat.com/brew-tavern-and-cafe-in-michigan-offers-local-produce-within-a-100-year-old-opera-house/" target="_blank">brewery</a> opened in 1878, an was in operation until 1974 before being shut down.

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Deemed a historical monument, the collection of industrial structures started its transformation into cultural mecca in 1998.

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KulturBraueri Berlin

Developed by TLG Immobilien, each building in the original <a href="http://inhabitat.com/photos-san-franciscos-southern-pacific-brewing-is-a-tree-filled-beer-sanctuary-in-a-renovated-warehouse/" target="_blank">brewery complex</a> still preserves its original signage, giving visitors a glimpse into its past.

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KulturBraueri Berlin

The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/belgian-brewery-transformed-into-modern-housing-project-for-artists/" target="_blank">brewery complex</a> is lined with an array of brick buildings that meet an arched doorway and gate, creating a natural cobblestone courtyard inside that spans the entire length of the block that the original brewery occupied.

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Inside, the resident businesses make use of this private courtyard, packing it with a beer garden and food stalls, all enjoyed without the noise of the city streets.

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KulturBraueri Berlin

Entertainment of all genres can be found inside the<a href="http://inhabitat.com/old-brick-factory-transformed-into-the-sustainable-evergreen-headquarters-in-toronto/" target="_blank"> complex</a>, such as dance performances, theater, fitness, cinema, literature readings, billiards, martial arts, food, drinks and even a New York University outpost.

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Shopping, a tourist point and even the Foundation Museum of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany round out the eclectic businesses found in Kulturbraueri.

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KulturBraueri Berlin

Amidst the modern businesses and entertainment, the flavor of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/historic-german-mill-transformed-into-dramatic-underground-distillery-by-philipp-mainzer/" target="_blank">historic 19th Century brewery</a> can still be felt, giving a window into the Berlin of almost 150 years ago.

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Visitors can stroll along the cobblestones, or even ride their bikes through the courtyard, traffic free.

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The block long KulturBraueri has become a neighborhood staple for cultural entertainment.

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KulturBraueri Berlin

Berlin’s KulturBraueri is a sprawling 19th Century brewery, transformed into a premier cultural center. The gorgeous industrial age architecture is perfectly preserved, and has been renovated into a plaza of theaters, club venues, restaurants, outdoor cafes and even sustainable home goods stores. Located in the busy neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, Kulturbraueri preserves a piece of Germany’s culture, the historic brewery, while bringing it into the 21st century by hosting some of Berlin’s best cultural events.